Dick Advocaat has confirmed Andrei Arshavin, a
target for Newcastle, Manchester City, Everton and Arsenal, wants
to leave Zenit St Petersburg.
Arshavin: the last 2 weeks has seen his price gone
up double.
The Russian star - rated at around
£20million - had a brilliant domestic campaign last season helping
Zenit to the league title and UEFA Cup.
And Arshavin added to his reputation when he starred in Russia's
thrilling 3-1 Euro 2008 quarter-final victory over Holland -
scoring once and setting up another in a brilliant display.
The 27-year-old is being tracked by clubs from Italy, Spain,
France, Germany and England - with the likes of the Magpies, City,
Toffees and more recently Arsenal said to be interest. It is also
thought that Roman Abramovich's Chelsea could enter the hunt for
his signature.
And now Zenit boss Advocaat has confirmed that Arshavin want to
move to one of Europe's biggest leagues. "Andrei has told us that
he wishes to change clubs," said Advocaat. "At present in the way
of offers it is quiet. "The situation may well change after the
game against Holland for the national side."